Nerve Palsies

Question 1

What is the most common feature of Common Peroneal nerve palsy?

Answer 1

Foot Drop

Question 2

How is Common peroneal nerve palsy caused?

Answer 2

Paralysis of the tibialis anterior disables the patient to raise their foot up (dorsiflexion of the ankle, eversion and extension of the toes).

Question 3

What is a risk factor for common peroneal nerve palsy?

Answer 3

Plaster cast compression at the fibula neck.

Question 4

What are some of the presentations that can result in common peroneal nerve palsy?

Answer 4

Dislocation of the knee, fracture of the lateral condyle of the tibia, fracture of the head of the fibula.